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OLMC Parish Teen Survey

Sunday, March 11th, 2018

We want to hear from YOU, the young people of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

We’re not asking you to commit to or join anything. We just want your ideas, opinions and suggestions! Please take a few minutes to answer the questions and provide us with some ideas that will help us. Thank you!

OLMC Parish Teen Survey

Name (optional)

FirstLast

Please Check One:*

Male

Female

Grade?*

Email (optional)

Section I. Getting to know you

These questions will help us learn about you, your interests and the things you care about.

What is your idea of a perfect Friday night?

What activities do you spend the most time on?

(i.e.: sports, the arts, social media, music, family, etc.).

How do you like to spend your free time?

Which of the following are you truly passionate about and why? (Check all that apply):

the environment

hunger/homelessness/poverty

social justice

the sciences

the arts, music, etc.

politics

helping refugees

religion

other

Name your favorite book or movie.

Who is your biggest role model and why?

What are some of the things that you really worry about or stress over and why (i.e. school, your future, peer pressure, relationships with friends or family, anything else)?

What do you think you might want to do with your life? Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Section II. Activities

Check off all of the following that you might like to do:

Movie nights

Video games

Bowling, mini golf, skating

Open gym nights

Picnics, BBQ, hikes, outdoor activities

Open mic nights/band nights

Outdoor activities like softball, kickball, hiking, etc.

Something you don’t see here? If so, what? (let us know below)

Please list the other activities you are interested in.

Everyone is busy but what would be the BEST night to schedule events?

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Section III. Service Projects

Please check off any you would be interested in:

Helping the homeless, serving meals, etc

Working to fight hunger - food collection, sorting, etc

Working with the homebound or elderly

Hospital visits

Environmental efforts, doing cleanups, etc

Working with special needs children or adults

Other suggestions (let us know below)

Please list the other service projects you are interested in.

Section IV. Faith & Religious Education

Overall, how important is your faith to you? Check one:

Very

Somewhat

Not very

How often do you attend Mass? Why or why not?

What would you suggest to make attending Mass a better experience?

(check all that apply)

More or different music

Getting more involved as an usher or lector

Having a late night Mass just for young people

Other (let us know below)

Other suggestions for making Mass a better experience?

How does your family practice their faith?

(check all that apply)

Praying together

Saying Grace before meals

Attending Mass together

Family traditions

Other (let us know below)

Other ways your family practices their faith?

Do YOU believe and embrace your Catholic faith, the Eucharist and the importance of receiving the sacraments?

Yes

No

Can you please explain your yes/no answer above?

Religious education is a requirement for the sacraments. What can we do to make the classes better for you?

Any comments or suggestions on anything to make our parish community better, or more interesting or fun? Please tell us!

Section V: Want to help us?

Complete this section if you would like to help us make our parish better for our young people by getting involved in the planning:

Check off any of the following you’d be willing to lead or assist with: